PEPID is the Software of Choice for Unique Nursing Informatics
Program in Canada

For Immediate Release:

News from PEPID

PEPID is the Software of Choice for Unique Nursing Informatics
Program in Canada

Evanston, Illinois � June
15, 2008 �The Registered Nurses Association
of Ontario (RNAO), allied nursing groups, and Ontario�s Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care will launch a program to improve nursing care by introducing
PDAs with PEPID RN PRO software at the point-of-care. The first program
of its kind in Canada, the initiative is part of HealthForceOntario�s
new plan to put decision support in the hands of up to 2,000 Ontario
nurses.

"Nurses spend more time
at the patient�s side than any other healthcare providers," says
PEPID President, John Wagner. "Arming them
with PEPID RN is a proven method for improving the quality and efficiency
of care, and ultimately achieving better patient outcomes. We are proud
that PEPID is the software of choice for the Ontario program."

RNAO has initially purchased subscriptions for nearly 850 RNs from more
than 30 locations. Nurses in long-term care homes, hospitals, public
health units, family health teams, home health care agencies and correctional
facilities will all have the opportunity to use PEPID RN to assist them
at the bedside.

PEPID is supporting the effort with multiple training sessions. PEPID�s
editorial and technology staff will also review content and navigation
with participating RNs on an ongoing basis through interactive webinars.

Feedback from pioneering RNAO nurses will help to build programs and
guidelines for tomorrow�s users. And, set goals for the implementation
of PEPID informatics for future endeavors, including program expansion
nationwide.

PEPID content is reviewed and contributed to by partners including the
American Academy of Emergency Medicine, the National Association of Emergency
Medical Services Educators, the Family Physician Inquiries Network, the
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, the Oncology Nursing
Society, and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists to ensure
content is of the highest quality.

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